Carolyn Y. Shih
Experienced in Retinal Detachment

Dr. Carolyn Y. Shih

Ophthalmology
Northwell Health
2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
Wantagh, NY 
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Experienced in Retinal Detachment
Northwell Health
2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
Wantagh, NY 
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Overview

Carolyn Shih is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. Her top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons|Columbia University School Of Public Health
Residency
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Icahn School of Medicine at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Hospital Affiliations
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital Syosset
North Shore University Hospital
Northwell Health Eye Institute
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Locations

2185 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Call: 516-785-3900

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Long-term Suppressive Valacyclovir Treatment for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Long-term Suppressive Valacyclovir Treatment for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

12 Total Publications

Rapid keratitis and perforation after corneal collagen cross-linking.
Rapid keratitis and perforation after corneal collagen cross-linking.
Journal: American journal of ophthalmology case reports
Published: April 04, 2019
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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